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Milei backs Bolsonaro, attacks Lula ahead of Brazil runoff
PerfilLO·AR · BR·about 3 hours ago
Argentine Chancellor Pablo Quirno publicly questioned whether Lula can defeat Bolsonaro in Brazil's October 25 runoff, suggesting Bolsonaro may be handed victory. This marks unusual foreign interference rhetoric from Argentina's top diplomat in a neighboring country's election, potentially straining bilateral relations.
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, secured a first-round victory over incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, forcing a runoff election scheduled for October 25. Bolsonaro Jr. currently holds a lead in polling, with projections favoring his victory, though the final outcome remains uncertain. This development signals a potential shift in Brazil's political landscape and foreign policy alignment.